1st Shift Production Supervisor

Tapecon Inc•Buffalo, NY

5d•$65,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an honest and dedicated Production Supervisor to lead our team through effective communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulations, managing workflow, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate is committed to quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. They will train, coach, and develop team members, helping to build a high-performing workforce while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. At Tapecon, we combine scientific expertise and innovative manufacturing solutions to help customers, especially in healthcare and life sciences, improve products and enhance lives. Our success is driven by dedicated leaders who foster teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous growth. Operations run three shifts Monday-Friday with some Saturday coverage as assigned. This position would be for 1st shift (6am-2:30pm) with flexibility to adjust for production or staffing needs. The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the production floor to ensure efficient operations, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves supervising production staff, optimizing production schedules, maintaining data integrity of the ERP system, and implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures. The Production Supervisor also plays a role in training and developing team members to enhance their skills and ensure consistent performance. Collaboration with other departments is essential to meet production targets in a contract manufacturing setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3 to 5 years of related production experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Works well in a team environment
Excellent attention to detail
Works well under pressure
Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills
Ability to read basic blueprints
Self-motivated and willing to learn
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership skills
Strong skills in work planning, scheduling, and must have good judgment of color, design and printing quality.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations of printed jobs
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent supervisory experience of 2+ years highly preferred
Experience using an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system highly preferred
Experience with a visual workplace, 5S and safety

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
Approve and edit time and attendance requests and records for direct reports.
Assign tasks and monitor progress for schedule adherence
Lead, train, and develop production staff, promoting a positive work environment.
Work with appropriate resources to implement and develop training programs and materials using competency-based assessment.
Identify and make recommendations for any employee cross training, transfer, or advancement opportunities.
Participate in the selection of employees.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
Use progressive discipline as needed within approved guidelines.
Ensure compliance with QMS
Support Tapecon manufacturing policies, quality plan and ISO procedures
Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address and resolve quality issues.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Contribute and enforce best practices and lean manufacturing principles to optimize production.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain data integrity of the ERP system by regularly reviewing records and correcting errors.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related issues.
Train production staff on proper data entry and usage of the ERP system.
Prepare and present production reports to management as required
Ensure proper operation of all manufacturing equipment, requesting maintenance when necessary.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Participates in corrective and preventive action responses.